Weekend Happenings ..

This past weekend was pretty eventful - well in my eyes, because I'm a home body who rarely does anything but hit Walmart, our measly Mall & Starbucks on the weekends ..

On Friday - I took a MUCH needed mental health/vacation day from work .. My job will have to be another post .. It will literally take me 4 hours to complain about it .. Needless to say, I'm on the hunt for MORE! Anywho, ADHD sidetrack .. Boo and I decided to hit the Columbia Mall up ..

It's by far one of my favorites - yes, it's not as extravagant as some of the malls people are used too, but if you live in Hagerstown & only have the "Valley Mall" available to you, even the Frederick Mall seems extravagant .. Our mall is so blah - I mean, yeah so what, our JCPenney's has a Sephora .. I'm offended at how JCP is really trying to be Nordstrom's .. NO ONE can compete with Nordstroms .. Boo and I ended up NOT picking The Cheesecake Factory, and instead, chose PF Chang's .. It was my first time going there & I have NO complaints .. Does anyone know what those 3 little cups of stuff they bring out & mix on the table? Ohmagawd - I poured it on everything .. I know 1 is soy sauce, 1 is spicy mustard, but I have NO idea what the red sauce was .. Either way, holy mouth orgasm ..

 

After stuffing my face full of crab wontons, salmon & fried rice, then the freakin 6 layer chocolate cake baby Daddy just HAD to have (which, by the way, is enormous .. Don't do it) we walked around the mall in hopes of NOT spending any money .. Well, $300 later! YIKES! My bank account is OFFICIALLY on freeze until after January 1st, 2013 .. We went a tab bid overboard .. & the worst part of all? NOT ONE THING was for my son! GASP! I know, world's worst Mom ..

Here is what I bought for myself .. Obey shirt from Zumiez - Shea Body mist, body butter, soap & tea tree oil wipes from the Body Shop (I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS SHOP! - I got to spin a wheel, pick a card, and I picked 50% each item - all four of those? $25!) .. 2 shirts from A&F - They were $20 a piece! Score! Not pictured - iced coffee - I can't pass a Starbucks without getting one ..

The rest of my weekend was pretty boring .. Made a WalMart trip .. a trip to our Local Mall .. Went to my Mom's and watched her put up Christmas decorations & make me dinner - I'm great company .. Initially I wanted to go look at Christmas lights - but Sunday, I just wasn't feeling leaving the house .. I didn't shower all day - yep, I was stinky - and by the time I got home, got showered and put on comfy clothes - it was 7:00 and i was too warm & comfortable to leave my house .. 

Today Bryce goes to the Dr for his vaccines - I'm nervous .. I've been hearing so many bad things about them, but in my heart, I truly believe getting Bryce vaccinated, is not only helping him, but helping the other kids who don't .. I refuse to get the flu shot for myself, but I am a firm believer in getting it for Bryce .. I'd rather have him immunized, than dead .. harsh, but true! 

Say a little prayer for my little guy! Hope everyone is having a fantastic week so far! Is anyone else tripping out that Christmas is only 20 days away!?!? Yikes - I need to get on my Christmas crafts for the faimly this year! 

xoxo,

Britt <3

Sarcastically Thankful ..

 

What I'm thankful for .. 

-Sarcasm

-Peeing alone

-Sleeping straight through the night

-My vacuum & clorox wipes

-My amazing wonderful messy happy loving son

-Paychecks

-Having $1 in my bank account - it's better than $0!!

-My job - Even though I hate it - it's better than nothing at all! :)

-Starbucks

-Leggings/Tights

-Flowy non fitting shirts

-Fast food

-Contradicting myself

-BLOGGING

-All the ladies I follow - you make my days 100% better! 

-Everyone around me getting engaged

-Celebrating 2 years together with my Baby Daddy

-Not having a ring yet

-Bitterness

-EOS lip balm

-TARGET

-NOT shopping on black friday

-Food

-Football (Redskins, duh)

-Half days at work

-Daycare

-The ability to work from home

-Having gas in my car

-Having my heat turned on

-Being broke

-Having $1 in my bank account

-Bitterness

Sometimes my humor gets the best of me :)

But in all seriousness .. I am so thankful to be alive .. I am so thankful to get up everyday in my warm townhouse, get a hot shower, use my hair dryer, put on MY clothes, have food to bring for breakfast and lunch, be able to get a starbucks coffee, wake up my beautiful son and dress him, take him to daycare, DRIVE my own car, and come to my JOB .. Not many people will get up tomorrow morning and have that .. They won't be able to get with their families & enjoy a homecooked meal .. As much as I complain, I can say that I am so thankful to have what I do .. And to share my life with my amazing family, my crazy adorable son, my hottie with a body baby daddy & most of all, my hot fantastic girlfriends who support me and love me just the way I am! Never take one thing for granted, because there is always someone out there, looking in and wishing they could have a fraction of what you have! 

I hope each and every one of you have a great day tomorrow!! Happy Turkey Day lovies!! xoxo

Friday's Letters to Bloggers I follow :) - Part One

These bloggers probably have no idea I follow them .. I actually frequent their blogs daily .. They probably have never even noticed me or my blog, but that is ok .. I don't know if I would keep track of every blog that followed me - seeing as most of them have over 1,000 FOLLOWERS! Insane .. I have two .. One of them is myself & I have no idea why I follow myself or how that happened - don't judge me ..

PS - Obviously - there has to be some sort of Beautiful Bloggers Club I need to get into - um, how gorgeous are all of these girls?? 

Dear Kristen @ All In My Twenties - Regardless of what anyone says to you, I think your decision to make yourself happy was a FANTASTIC decision .. & I do have to admit .. I am quite jealous of your awesome new boobies & I'm reallllllllly contemplating on getting mine done now .. Time to start saving! I've now added a boob job to my "List of things to do before 30" .. Is it sad that my list JUST started & that's my #1?

 

Dear Taylor @ TB's Stories - Thank you .. Thank You .. Thank You .. You've made me rethink my decision of "pressuring my Baby Daddy into marriage" .. I've always heard "marriage doesn't change anything but your last name" .. To see you actually going through this, documenting in & being your real genuine self, has made me open my eyes & just be happy with what I have .. You're so strong & you're so amazing .. I love following your blog & it's nice to see how happy you truly are .. If that was me, I'd probably be a wimpy, crying, girly, emotional, sissy mess ..
 

Dear Kelly @ Mrs In Training - I follow you on Instagram & I frequent your page on FB .. I have not found ONE thing about you, that I either don't agree with or don't like .. I love all of your fashion choices, I love how you parent & I wish I lived closer and could hire you for everything & anything party wise .. I am sooooo not domesticated! I burn water .. It's terrible .. I do have to admit, I think you're crazy .. Being a wife, a mommy, working full time & going to school??? Crazy might not be a good word .. I should've used, Inspirational .. I work full time & am a Mother as well .. I feel as though I don't even have enough time to blink on most days .. I don't know how you do it! PS - I'm a blonde lover, but I absolutely LOVE your new brunette do!
 

Dear Steph @ BEAUtiful Mess - I am such an admirer of your marriage! I don't even know you in the least (except for what you share on your blog) but I can totally feel just how much you love your man!! & obviously, I can also tell just how much he LOVES you!! It's been so exciting to see you get married, start building your first home & everything in between ..

& last but not least -

Dear PLL @ PinkLouLou - All I can say is, if I EVER hit the megamillions - I'm going to employ you FULL TIME to make me beautiful .. I suck at every aspect of being a girl .. From my makeup to makeup choices & definitely my hair .. It's pretty much ALWAYS straight and down .. I've tried SO MANY of your hair tutorials, but I just SUCK at the poof .. My hair is flat and lifeless! Anywho - Of course, I'd buy you your own house right next to mine & furnish it just the way you want it - but you have to be my one and only "GLAM SQUAD" :) I can't tell you how many times I've read your blog reviews & ran out to get the products .. As of now, I have NOT been disappointed! Thanks for opening up my eyes to this wonderful world of hair & makeup! oh & shoes .. I'm in love with your collection of shoes!! Esp your Loubs!



If you are reading this & you don't follow any of these girls - YOU ARE MISSING OUT! Go follow them and thank me later .. Each one of them, will probably change your life in their own little way! :)

Happy Friday bitchessssssss .. muah!! xoxo

Friday .. Friday .. Baby Mama Talk ..

Has this been the longest week ever for anyone else? Maybe it's because I've gotten about 4-5 hours of sleep for the past 5 nights .. Which brings me to my topic of the day!

Mommy's vs Mommy's ..

One of the biggest issues I've had since being a Mommy - is getting advice .. Well, not advice, more like "demands" .. You need to try this .. You've got to try that .. DO NOT do this .. You did what??

Also, the fact that women who DO NOT have children & try to give me advice .. am i right or am i right?

First and foremost .. My son is on a schedule .. a very tight one .. He is in daycare full time Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm .. He gets one nap at daycare from 12pm-2pm .. When he gets home, he gets a short evening nap so he re-energize .. When he spends the night with my Mom or with Brent's side of the family, I ask them to please keep him on his schedule AS CLOSE as possible .. Will I get upset if he gets a nap from 11-1? No .. C'mon, I'm an anal bitch, but not by much .. I ask that he DOES NOT sleep in bed with anyone .. This also, start bad habits .. and lastly, I ask he not be fed junky greasy food, soda, or something with TONS of sugar .. Is that too much to ask for? Any other Mommy's like me??

Fact - My son spent the night with my Mom last Saturday .. That was his first time spending the night away from home, in at least 6-7 months .. Of course, he was given cookies and soda .. When he stays with Nana, that's fine .. you can give him sugar and deal with him lol .. Not my problem .. He doesn't get to bed until 10pm .. Then is back up at 3:45am .. He slept in bed .. Fast forward to Sunday night .. He didn't want to go to bed at his normal bedtime .. Being the tired Mom I am, I wanted him in bed by 8pm .. He had other plans .. He was up until 10pm .. Then, like clockwork, 3:45am rolls around, he is awake .. It's been like this for the past week .. Mind you, he was sleeping through the night before I let him spend the night ..

Do I like to be a bitch of a Mom & ask too much? NO .. but not listening to me or taking my parenting requests seriously, causes havoc on my life .. Do you not think I'd like to have a break and let Bryce stay overnight once in a while? Um, because I would love that .. It's becoming more of a problem, then a reward .. No one seems to realize that a routine is needed for a child .. Do I break this schedule at times? Yes, of course .. I don't like to be restricted to the house from 12-2 because Bryce needs a nap .. But we always make sure to compensate and give him his naps .. 2 hour & a 30-45 minute one ..

Next issue - crying it out .. I have NO idea how some Mommy's do this - let alone, some of you probably do NOT have the loud mouth screaming child that I have .. When he wakes up, he will NOT self soothe .. No matter what I try .. I've read books, watched videos, asked everyone, taken opinions .. Nothing will work .. Unless I physically pick him up, rock him back to sleep, or put him in bed with me until he falls asleep .. (then of course he goes right back into his crib) .. I just don't understand .. Some Mom's will say "oh it only lasts for a few minutes" .. scuse' me? Few minutes? When trying this method, my son has gone 90 minutes .. to the point where he can't even catch his breath .. Little scary for me .. After we had that scare, I refuse to let it happen again .. We took him to the Pediatrician's to make sure he was ok, & basically he was diagnosed with night terrors & separation anxiety .. YAY!!

Now, don't get me wrong .. Yes, I complain .. I'm allowed .. Being a mother is anything but easy .. I feel as though Mother's don't get enough credit .. Whether we work full time or not, our jobs NEVER stop .. We don't get sick days .. We don't get many breaks .. I mean, some do .. But I'm not one of those mother's who can just throw their child off on other people .. He's mine .. My responsibility .. Unless I'm dying or bleeding to death, I will be there .. I have no problems with him spending time with his family to give me a break .. But it's not something I ask for .. If it's offered, I take it ..

Anywhoooo .. On a much happier note .. it's Friday!!! :) Yesterday when I got home from work, I checked my mailbox and inside was the MOST adorable package I've ever seen .. I recently won a blog giveaway for an amazing necklace that  reads "Pressure Makes Diamonds" .. I am in love with it! Anyone who is not already following Veronika @ Veronika's Kandy Koated Dreams - you NEED too .. Talk about the most amazing giveaways EVER! Oh, and did I mention - she is currently giving away a freaking LOUIS VUITTON BAG!! Go follow, tell her I sent you, and enter this amazing giveaway!!

Tomorrow I am off to my first Fall Fest this year .. Can't wait to take my little Boo! :) Happy Friday to everyone!! I'm going to leave you with the cutest face ever!! :) xoxo <3 & a new pic of Me & Baby Daddy!

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Let's talk relationships .. & the longest post ever - Picture overload!

So I've been trying to get the wishy-washy topics on this blog to something more people can relate with ..

Today, I'm in the mood to talk relationships .. & I plan on talking about what I want for Christmas, what I want in my closet, what I want on my feet, what I want to get for my son, & basically, one big ol' wish list for Brittanyyyyyy ..

Let's begin ..

Relationships .. We all have had them .. We all want them .. I'm going to start with a little background to my previous relationships ..

• Every relationship I've been in, I've been cheated on .. (Well all but my current!)
• I've deal with emotional, verbal & physical abuse ..
• I tend to do too much ..
• I tend to give too many chances ..
• I have honestly been in love, 2 times .. (Including my current beau)
• I was engaged .. 
• I was dumped after 6 years of dating - 5 which were engaged - because "he didn't want marriage"

Needless to say, bitter doesn't begin to describe how I felt about "love" .. But like I've been told, never let your past make you "bitter" - let it make you "better" ..

High School is supposed to be a fun time - right? Nope, not for me .. My sophomore through senior year was a nightmare .. All because of ONE boy .. We were on and off for four years .. More off than on .. I was that stupid girl who believed everything he said, so it was no surprise, a month into our dating - when he "kissed" someone else - I gave him a 2nd chance .. Stupidest decision of my life .. Because one "I forgive you" turned in to 4 years of being lied to, cheated on, abused .. I had to switch my classes, I had to get restraining orders, I couldn't even go to Walmart without getting harrassed by his crazy family .. My life was hell .. & I continued to let it happen .. It was embarassing .. My self esteem was non existent .. I continued to blame myself for the reason he cheated .. You know, because it couldn't be his fault - or the fact he was a douche bag - obviously it was all me .. Oh Brittany, what a naive & gullible girl you were .. I should write myself a letter - If I knew then, what I know now - Brittany at 15 compared to Brittany at almost 27 .. I will admit - I was not an "innocent angel" when it came to this relationship - We both were in the wrong at times & I was that girl who used "revenge" to my advantage .. Yes, it was immature .. But when you're 15 & hurt? There's no telling what you will do, am i right or am i right? So yes, I used his friends against him, I made him jealous and I did not care how bad it hurt him because he hurt me .. After four years of hell, I finally ended that one .. Good for me! Best decision of my life .. This boy was the high school "all star" .. He had NBA, NFL and MBA dreams .. and now? He works at a gas station .. Brittany, 1 - Ex, 0 ..

After that fiasco - I meddled in some dating, met some new guys - but was scooped up quickly by a nice, sweet, caring, polite, respectful, mama's boy .. Yeah .. Two words no girl wants to hear .. We dated for 6 months before we became engaged .. I thought this was it for me .. He was 19 & I was 19 .. My first real love, my first engagement, the first guy I moved in with, he was the first for a lot of things .. Fast Forward to when we were both 24 .. What a difference 5 years can make .. He let himself go, he stopped trying, we did nothing fun as a couple .. He was too busy worrying about what his single friends were doing .. What golf course he was going too .. What day he was hunting .. He worked 3rd shift - I worked 1st .. We fought all of the time .. I wanted a husband, I wanted a family, I had the dreams & he made me believe they would come true .. After almost 6 years together - I was told "I just don't want to get married & I don't want kids" .. Umm, ouch?? I had been unhappy for a while .. We both were .. So it wasn't that hard for me to make the decision to leave .. I was more of his mother than his girlfriend .. I cooked, I cleaned, I did it all .. Managed the money, paid the bills, grocery shopped alone, slept alone, there were no date nights, no affection, this wasn't how I wanted my life to be .. We parted ways in early 2010 & I honestly, have not seen or spoke to him since .. Oh wait, I lie .. I had to meet up with him in March of 2011 (I was 3 months pregnant) so he could sign off on our car & I could get one on my own .. It was a little awkward ..

There were some "others" in between and after those "relationships" .. Which leads me to my Baby Daddy :) I was in no way, shape or form, looking for anyone .. I knew him from High School & a lot (I mean a lot) of my girlfriends always made comments about him .. Me, on the other hand, was no interested .. I had too much to worry about in High School anyways .. (see above mentioned douche) .. I can't lie & say the thought DIDN'T cross my mind - it did maybe once - but he just didn't seem like the kind of guy I'd go for, or who would go for me .. Funny how things happen .. So randomly, in September of 2010 - we had been texting and I invited him over to hang out .. After that night, he would text me daily & mostly on weekends .. Me? I was just playing hard to get .. I was kind of still seeing someone else at the time, so I wanted to make sure, I was only seeing one guy at a time .. I wasn't good juggling dating .. I'm a one man kind of woman :) .. Fast forward about 2 months, beginning of November .. My best friend and I were going to a bar to watch a band .. When we got there, I got a text from him .. Instead of ignoring it, I decided to ask him to meet me out .. He told me when I finally responded he said "Forget her, I'm done trying, I'm not going out to meet her" .. I guess I played a little too hard to get, because I almost lost him! lol - His cousin was in town from NY and persuaded him to go out .. He met me at the bar, we drank wayyyy too much & at the end of the night, I made sure he came home with me .. Sounds really bad, but hey, it is what it is! :) Since that day, we were together every night .. He would come to my place, or I'd go to his .. We were both trying to figure out what we wanted .. He had been hurt and cheated on before, so he was scared to commit .. He was a very private person while I'm very outgoing .. So when we'd go out, I didn't understand why he would distance himself and not be as affectionate towards me as he was when we were alone .. He was pushing me away slowly .. Finally, one night, I had had enough .. I text him and said I needed some time alone & I needed a break from him .. He text me back and asked if we could talk .. I honestly had NO intentions of talking to him & was going to end it right then and there .. I didn't want to be lead on again, strung along again, have promises made and be let down .. I ended up meeting up with him & he did the unthinkable .. He asked me to be his girlfriend .. I was so surprised, so shocked & it was so unexpected .. He was known for being the "Single guy" .. But little ol' me changed his perspective & he retired his player jersey in December of 2010 .. Brittany scored again! :) Long story short - we spent too much time alone in December (wink, wink) & January 19, 2011 I found out I was expecting .. He took it better than I did, for sure .. In April we found out we were having a little boy - in May we moved into our first place together - August our little man was born & here we are .. Almost 2 years later .. There are always things to be improved in our relationship .. We were kind of thrown in to being parents pretty quickly on but we've survived the 1st year! December marks 2 years for us .. Everything was rushed .. Do I think we will get married? I sure hope so .. We talk about it .. But we aren't rushing in to it .. Yes, I know, we have a child .. Why aren't we married? I get asked all of the time .. We will get there .. Let us get ourselves right & raise our child .. When the time is right, we will do it .. This may be the 2nd time I've been in love, but I can honestly say, It's the first time I've felt this way about anyone .. Brent is heart .. he is my soul .. he is my support system .. We aren't perfect .. We fight hard, but we love even harder .. We know this is it for us, and forever, I will fight to keep it how it is .. He is my happily ever after .. My prince charming .. & one day, I'm going to make the HOTTEST Cinderella ever! & Because I want to - queue picture overload! The first picture - was from our first night out in November .. The night that started it all :)

Next topic on my agenda - BRITTANY'S WISHLIST!! :) Christmas seems to be right around the corner!

Here is my said - wish list..

 

First and foremost - I WANT A KEURIG!!!! Preferably this yellow one! :)

 

I will take money so that I can go on a shopping spree to the below places - I am pretty simple! :)

 

 

 

And lastly - Can I just say - I want to buy my son EVERYTHING from Baby Gap & Old Navy right now! I mean seriously, look at this stuff!

 

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 OMG I die .. I have to stop .. This is just from Baby Gap - I didn't even go to Old Navy online - I saw what they had in the stores & it is insane .. Now, if only I can use my own Christmas money to buy myself stuff this year instead of using it for Brycie P :) The life of a Momma ..

Happy Hump Day everyone! xoxo <3